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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28
a TEnRIULE EXPLOSION
And Hugo Loss OF Property Fatalities

RocHEsTEH, n y, December eli
About half.past 3 o'clock this afternoon a
terrific explosion occurred in front of
Poolc's flour mill, in this city. Only few
seconds after The first explosion another fol,
lowed, and two Others in rapid succession
Instantly flames burst from PoOlc's mill.
The fire burned with great fury, aud it is
feared that some Of the workmcn pcrishcd
in the flames. The cause of the explosion
was that the sewers IN the vicinity were
filled with naptha. To-day ii, 600 gallons
of naptha were pumped from the Vacuum
Oil Works through the pipe line in the bed
of the old canal. II was intended for the
Municipal Gas Company, but breaks in the
line allowed the naptha to escape into the
adjoining sewers, and from thence into the
mills and there exploded, and afterwards
in the sewers in the streets, throwing out
the man hole covers and tearing up the
roadways. The amount of damage cannot
be calculated at this hour. People in the
vicinity for distance of three quarters of
n mile were panic stricken from the frc
qucnt explosions. One man was seen to
jump from the scCondstory window to the
river bank, distance of fifty feet, There
are several persons missing and II supposed
they were caught by the falling walls.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28
\ Jap and His Hatchet.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec % The Bolivian
bark tcm Jio, in port from lIakodate, re-
ports ihnt last Thursday night Japanese,
who had the watch ON deck, suddenly be
came insane. All the crew were below,
nnd at midnight hc called them on deck,
stationing himself at the door of the
iorecasilc with hatchet in hand, and pre-.
pared TO give lively reception to whoever
vcntmed above. The first who appeared
a japanese, was saluted with blow. The
next was ncg:o, who was also struck and
dangerously wounded. The insane Japan
csc then jumped overheard and was seen
no more. 1t was found, also, that the
cook of the vessel had been almost killed
prior to The assault upon the crew and his
recovery is doubtful
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28
\ GEORGIA SUNSET.
The Scrivon County Scribe who Gets
There. ELL"
(Fioln tie New York rribun,

(From the New York Tribune
MIR. Cox must look to his Sunset
laurels. There is u man writing lust
now in Georgia paper, "The Scriven
County Watchman," who, as an all
round observer and reporter of the cir
cumstances attending a really superior
sunset, also really superior sunrise,
bids fair, if his health is spared aud the
paper doesn't change hands, TO nuke his
mark in this fascinating department OF
literature. Here is u sample OF what he
~ equal to. We quote from late mum.
Yer of "rhe Watchman:'
'IhOsc who noticed Days great lord
as he followed his appointed course
through the skies, on Tuesday last, saw
rare and wonderfully beautiful sight.
II rose and sunk TO rest, seemingly, in
II : q oi l'ood. There wero no Signals
OF his approach, no bright strcaks IN the
east to Ietoken his arisiug, for Aurora
seemed to have forgotten to open the
gates OF the morning aud herald TO Il
sleeping world the coming of its king.
But suddenly h" had mounted above the
horizon and into tho heavens dnil red
ball of fire. No glare, no brilliau3y, no
rays, but merely lurid orb standing
'oN 49, 'ciN 'SiiNS etSS"ihCo llhHyJ
backgrounds painted sun upon n
painted sky! Gradually, silently, ray
lcssly, the king of day moved Onward
and upward. AS he cleared the troes
and hilltops, struggling toward the
zenith, there came into his check q
healthier hue, but not that gorgeous
brilliancy that usually screens him from
the ken Of mortal eyes, for at almost
any time 8 the day his dull, dead face
could be gazed upon without any dis
comfort to the eye. Having struggled
in vain at MONDAY to redeem his I'M
promising morning, he seemed from
that time to journey more eagerly to-
ward his home IN the West, growing
darker and darker as each minute fled
and finally sunk sadly to rest in tho lap
OF night Vesper threw her mantle over
his retiring course and soon shroudcd
the world in her sable robe.
One cannot fail to be convinced on
reading the above that the New South
has come to stay. A section that furn-
ishes such sunrises and sunsets ought to
find no difficulty in disposing of NIL the
real estate it can place on the market.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28
Collision on the Rail.

Rock RAPIDS, Iowa, December 22.-
Yesterday, on The Cherokee and Dakota
branch of the Illinois Central which Is just
being completed through this place, a train
loaded with supplies when about ten miles
west of this place, collided with work
train which had OH board about 200 labor
crs The collision occurred just at The end
Of long bridge, There WAS a blizzard
blowing from the northwest, and neither
engineer discovered the danger until the
trains were within twenty yards of each
other One fireman was killed and both
,ngincers are probably fatally hurt Many
of The laborers were hurt, but not danger
ously The work train WAC running with.
out orders
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28
An important Arrest.

The arrest of suspicious character upon
his gcncral appearance, movements or com
panionship, without waiting until he has
robbed traveller, fred house, or mur-
dercd fellow mau, is an important func-
tion of u shrewd detective. Even more
important Is the arrest of disease which
If not checked, will blight aud destroy a
human life. The frequent cough, loss Of
appetite, general langucror debility, pallid
skin, and bodily aches and pains, announce
the approach of pulmonary consumption,
which is promptly arrested and permanent
ly cured by DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical
Discovery Sold by druggists.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28

He-Gettiug married seems to be dan
gerous now No fewer than seven brides
have been accidentally killed on their wed
ding day this year. She Qngenuously)-
But no true woman will shirk her duty,
Tom, through craven fear of death.
Bride Exchanging bridal costume for
travelling suit Did appear nervous at all
during the ceremony, Clara2 Bridesmaid
(enVlous)A little at first, dear, but not
after George had said "yes."
The latest fashionable whim, OF FAD, .
In modern style, Is the collection of old
silver II is said 10 be raging with greater
intensity than lhe ceramic fever Of few
years ago
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28
sa1l---------
PRIMUs JONES On COTTON.
The First Bale" Man in Georgia Tells
Now He Raises Cot on.

(Erom the Auattt ConstitutionJ
ALBANY, Ga, December 10. -"How IS
it possible for you to have made twenty
eight bales Of cotton per mule upon your
plantation this year," was ked of Hon.
Primus Jones Jones, the first bale man
of Baker county.
"Ihc easiest thing in tho world, was
the reply. "H live ten years longer !
expect to make fifty bales to every mule.
Fifty acres is the average number tended
by mule and it will DO simple matter
for me to bring my land up to high
state of cultivation that each and every
acre planted will produce it's bale of cot
ton. AS l.said before, intensive farming
is going to become the salvation OF this
country"
Colonel Jones believes j. heavy fer.
tilization. He has an immense shed lO2
feet long by 62 feet wide, in which he
pens up his stock at night and in which
he makes up the compost The lumber
in his shed alone, exclusive of nails,
shingles, &C., cost him over 5000.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28
DyamIte In the stove.

CINCINNATI, Dec. %. Ed Johnston
'colored living two or three miles west of
this city, placed some dynamite cartridges
in the oven of his stove TO thaw this morn,
ing Soon after terrific explosion took
place. nearly destroying his houae, killing
FAINT one year old, and seriously iniuting
Jobuston nd hi& wife.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28

A new wrinkle in bull lighting has been
developed in Mexico. The arena Is flooded
with electric light, which seems TO fairly
craze the animals, making the tamest bull
a bowling terror. The light also gives
added splendor to the gaudy uniforms aud
decorations of the matadors and the dia-
monds Of fair spectators.
Time rolls aFound rapidly and many of
our mbscribers doubtless think they are q
year ahead When they are year behind.
The black ink and white papcr tell tbe
story OF fieetin0 dime.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28
RiotIng Drnnkards.

GLEN MARY. TENN, Dec. ga big
riot occurred here Tuesday night when
some colored and white workmen became
involved in quarrel following pay day
and loo much indulgence In drink Over
TWO hundred shots we're fred One man
and one boy were killed and others injured.
---+-%tp-.---------,
The old notes Maud (awakening gu lden-
ly at 3 a, NJ )--Mother, there's a man try.
ing % break 10 the house Mother (weafilyj
Hush, my child; It's yonr father; he's
afraid to ring the doorbell
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-12-28

a bad sigu Ao Illegillo signature
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30

Martial BienVenu,
Dealer in
Dry Goods, Shoes. Hats, Fancy Goods,
and Family Groceries.
A specially of Ladies fancy goods. such
AZ Flowers, Feathers, ornaments and all
kinds of trimmings for ladies hats,
Livery and Feed Stabte.
Main Street, st. Martinsville, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30

A very sad accident occurred In Cha
taicnier. in this parish, during the early
part of this week, by which two children
aged IL and 4 years. respectively. sons OF
Mrs. Ernest Fuselier. (whOse husband
was killed last year by blow on the
head with bottle) lost their lives under
the following distressing circumstances:
Some time since a bottle Of strychnine
had been brought into the house to des-
troy birds that we're ravaging the crops,
and after portion of its contents had
been used was put away where 1t
was supposed to besafe. One Of the
children who had been ailing with
fever for several days, was given
by its mother, dose of what she
supposed was quinine from this bottle,
and 1t soon took commissions and died.
The other Child being sick, dose Of the
supposed quinine was given it. and be-
fore the first child was buried the other
died with the same symptoms. An in
v stigation by the distressed mother and
neighbOrs soon disclosed the terrible
mistake. The bottle was plainly labeled
poison" but the mother could not read
and had failed to observe the suggestive
and CHASTITY Observation-Disclosures COur-
rier.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30

cOttonade to some Sunday evening ball
in Lafayette or st Martin. He won't hear
any English spoken. but will SIZE good
deal Of curious life. If be cares to, he
can dance with widow over there, not
very old very good looking and a great
dancer, who lives in house which has
a floor of hard clay. has never seen town
larger than st. Martinsville de petit Pa
ris they called it sixty or seventy years
ago. but who owns nearly $1,000 acres
of land aud has 10000 head OF Cattle and
1000 horses grazing on this splendid do
main.-N. O. Picayune.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30
Very Plain Facts.

To any person that will examine the
map as TO the location of Morgan City
and its proximity to Mexican and South
American ports, as well as to Capt. Ead's
contemplated ship railway, the wonder
Is that a deep water channel in the At
chafal va Bay had not been excavated
fifty years ago.
The scheme Of locking and improving
the Plaquemine also stands on its own
merits. Its practicability is demOnS!ra-
ted by careful surveys. 1t would shOr-
ten the water route to Washington and
Opelousas 124 miles, to the Teche ia
miles, and to the mouth Of Red River 10
miles.-S Mary Review.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30

A gentleman addressing the "Atchafa-
lsya and Plaquemine Improvement AssO-
ciaiion." asks the question: "Are you
not In favor Of improving the entire bay
on Plaqueminep" Certainly. 1t is pro-
posed to have sufficient water from the
upper Teche to mouth Of the Plaquemine
to navigate any class Of steamboats, load
ed. 1t will take but short time after
locks are place in the PlsQuemine.-St
Mary Review.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30

One Of the presents sent to the Presi-
dent upon his birthday is worthy Of men,
ton. It was piece Of "Attakapas Cot
tOnade' or Acadian cloth, peculiar ia
brio made only in the Attakapas country
of Southwest louisiana, and once worn
winter and summer by the Acadian plan
ters Of that region. The material is Pc
culisr. Of cotton and linen q beautiful
blue. and very thick and heavy. 1t is
almost water proof and suit Of 1t will
last for years. Since the war it has al
most gone out Of use. as the secret Of
making 1t belongs to the Acadian alone
The cloth sent to President Cleveland
was spun and woven on the plantation in
the parish of Iberia. Of old SimOnette Lee
Blanc. one Of the patriarchial planters
Of the Attskapas region, who has three
generations Of his own descendants liv-
ing near him. This venerable gentle
man was born under the french dOmina-
ton when Louisiana belonged to France
and he has seen his native State under
four flags. II the President want to cap
ture the Acadian vote Of Southwest LOui-
siana solid, all he has to do is to pay
visit to that section and wear his suit of
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30

Mr.. M. A. Judice shipped. last week,
24OO dozen eggs TO New Orleans, which
Melted him the neat little sum of 1884.
The gross shipment Of eggs from the
Scott depot being 5000 lbs. per week.
The hens Of Lafayette parish evidently
understand their business.-Acadia Sen
tinel.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30

Bayou Plaquemine was closed by this
state In 1866. The bayou route was used
for boats as early as 1853. When the
mouth Of this bayou is opened, and with
locks, $50 miles of navigation will be
saved to the people Of the Atchafalaya
and Teche In getting their commerce to
New Orleans.-St Mary Review.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30

Thad. Mayo. ESQ.,, Clerk Of Court Of
Calcas leu parish has employed perma-
nently an accomplished stenOgrapher
and type writer as one Of his deputies
Tax payers are benefited to some extent
by the employment Of such experts
especially in jury cases. Lafayette Ad-
vertiser.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30

The commerce Of the Teche for the
years 1880-81, was:
Bales cotton. AL, OO2.
HOgshead sugar. $3.50.
Barrels mOlasses, 84,406.
What better argument can be made
than the above showing why bayou Pla-
quemine should be connected with the
Mississippi river.-St Mary Review.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30
Notice to the Public.

DIR. William Waid, the most powerful
Root Doctor known, is now residing in
this town, in the building belonging to
J. F. Psnne, adjoining Pierre JOurnet's.
He is ready to serve the public at any
time. especially families. which he will
serve by the year on reasonable terms.
Call and give him trial.
Waid's Salve cures Burns, Sores, Cuts
and Rheumatic pains. Price one dollar
per bottle when prescribed.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30
Five Dollars Reward.

Twill pay a reward Of five dollars for
any information that will lead to the ar
rest and conviction of the party who
robbed the flowers on the grave Of my
wife. JOHN ENNIS.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30
MARTIN & GAUTHIER'S

Thoroughbred Jsrssy Bull Will stand for
cows ct L. G. Gauthier's plantation. ct . mo-
derate price for the season. Good care will
ba taken Of Of oows while In their charge. For
further particulars apply 70 l. G. Gauthier
or Robert Martin,
apl % 3m ct MARTINsvILLE, LA.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-04-30
CONVENT OF MERCY,
St. Martinsville, La.

This Institute offers superior advanta-
ges to Porents DESTROYS of giving thier
children solid and refined Education.
Terms Of tuition, Music ETC., moderate.
For particulars apply to
SISTERS OF MERCY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-09
rcfRLsoF HONOLULU.
From, the Courier Journal.


How beautiful she wasl How wildi
Pure as a water plant, this child.
ThiS one wild child of nature here
Grown tall in shadows. And how near
TO God, where no man stood between
TIcr eve and scenes no man hath seen.
Stop still my friend and do not stir,
Shut close your page and think of her.
The birds sang sweeter for her face;
Her lifted eyes were like grace;
Tine ripped rivers of her hair
That ran in wondrous waves somehow
Flowed down divided by her brow,
And aantled her within its care.
4 perfume ard an incense lay
Before her. as IN incense sweet
Before 5itbe mowers of sweet hay
In ca;ly morn. Her certain feet
Embarked on no uncertain way.
Come. 5hinl: how perfect before men:
How sweet as sweet magnolia bloom,
EmbalmCd in dews of morning when
New sunlight leaps from midnight gloom,
Fnthralled to kiss, and first to kiss,
Yea, she was tempting like to this
She was as the Madonna to
The tawny,' dreamful, faithful few
Who touched her hand and knew her soul;
She drew them, drew them as the pole
Points all things to itself. She drew
Souls upward as the noon of spring.
High wheeling, vast and shining full
Halt clad in clouds and white as wool,
Draws all the strong seas following.
Joaquin MILLER.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-09
ITO BE Continued
Lung Troubles and Wasting

diseases can be cured if properly treated in
time, as shown by the following statement
from d. C. Freeman, Sydney: Having
tacks, and grsdually wasting away for the
past two years, il affords me pleasure to
testify that SCoTT's EMULSION Of Cod Liver
Oil with Lime and Soda has given me great
relief. and cheerfully recommend it to all
suffering IN similar way 70 myself. In
addition, would say that it is very pleas
ant to takep
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-09
TIE MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1887.

The little fellow opened his great blue
eyes and with tine glad cry of "bro.her!
brother.n threw his arms around Nirgil's
neck, and in the loving, clinging attitudeso
characteristic OF children, the lad was soon
again wrapt in the sound, healthful sleepo of
boyhood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-09
MORNING NEWS LIBRARY NO. rs.
ROMANCE OF RICHMOND.
BY WALTER M. RICHMOND.
CHAPTER L

copyrighted, 1887, by j. H. EstiA.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-09

When affection thunders DER cur roofs,
To hide our heads and run into our graves
Shows us no men, but makes us fortunes
slaves. --,JOHson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-09

Do not insult calamity;
Ii is barbarouS groSSneSS to lay on
The weight of scorn where heavy misery
Too much already weighs mems fortunes down.
-Ddniel
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-06

wRkzTRT czrEsn nnuKaHr N San EakR-
CISCO ARnKBTED.

wEAxTHT CuuHKBn MERCHANT N San NnkE-
CISCO ARRRBTED.
San FRAnulsco, Dec. k.--A week nR0
the officials Of she cnstom house made .
asikaFe Of O nnmbex Of documents Ia
the baggage Of wealthy Chinese mar
chant Of this city, Wong All Hang hy
name, Who vas supposed 30 be impii.
oatsd Ia the trsfho IN female Chinese
slaves. Wong An Hung, shortly after
the seizuFe, was indicted by tae United
States grand Jury for bringing females
into this country fer immoral purposes,
and is nov cut on 900 bail, furnish
Cd By four merchants IN Chinatown.
The documents seized hase bean hand
ed over 10 Dspnty Collector Soott and
four men have bsen enGaged 10 kranlet-
ing and arranging them 30 that they
could be used as evidence. There are
nov over 6fty women detained on Oil
mesa steamers IN port and mess o. less
documentary evidence regarding she
importation Of females hes been OBJ
tained.
Today Collector Haesr received fEom
Deputy Oollsctor Scott q eonPlete state-
ment on the Chinese slave trade, as ex-
posed By the papers found ia The pos
session Of Chinese. IL ia regarded a.
the most eomplste expose Of the elsve
tgsiiic yet presented, and shows IN de-
tail the extsnt 10 which The crime has
been carried on.
The trnnalatious of various docn-
ments shoU, amoag other things, that
she prices paid for Chinese women range
from 500 20 $500. JndQe Holman lo-
day remandsd kwok An Sip, the siRh.
tosnth woman whom The dsalers wanted
90 iand as having departed By steamer
Oseanic on Deo. 2lst, 1881.
Consnl Bss agoEe tAnt No vomen zeal
away on that date.
sndRs HofEman said be bad no doubl
thaa q powerful and wealthy fing oi
dealers Vas enRaQed 10 the slave trade,
and be would Do bis utmost 70 bEssk
a mn.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-06
rnE FAnoVs wmEAr BEAG.

coNrrxukTI0N or THn ZnzAE on Tmz II
pzLKTx nAEKss vIcBrnKaDKNT.
CucnHETE, Dee. s.-Ehe HaTpaE trial
vas Fesamed today with Af. Hekofeid.
IT toe First National Rank Of Nav
York, on ths stand 20 make some add
ems 10 his testimony. AmoBR other
things be stated that bis bank had .
claim Of $4,000 against ReeeivaT
Armstrong;, Of TIE Fidelity.
Bsok-keepsF Walters vas then cross
examined at lseeth. He said tkat the
Riverside Iron and eaesl works noles
sndoEsed by Harper. gave them efedli
of RlO0O0o He s.atsd also that Harper
had q nstitious credit With The First
National bank of New York, upon which
be dFsg. He edmitted that hs belpsd
The bank examiner make bis March az
aminsiion and Rzve him all she infsf-
nation In his poweK.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-06

q Ne nsw panitestiaxy. tha law an1hns
i4lnz t4e srqpi1tmeaa of 90 enEire
wegt.nR fefcs e empie3es fer that -
s.lsatle1 0oo1 nn1 pxovi1a that thew
a19A - ne eveue ef their Nuaaeera
n1t ooinR erpoinlld bold uvsr - thaa
tae.R appoinf11nt1 uu1l b maa1 aud
oqn1Fmea O. 10 p0nat9nlf4KT viii b.
ulinoat cMesrA Ihe kuyernas, naref-
teolesz. ufll pso1rR1 e lka council 4
co0pislo lizl of nDnatnlmnnfa